Historical Events In 1340
Thursday, 10 July 2025
Jan 26 On this day in history english king Edward III proclaimed king of France
Mar 31 Ivan I Kalita, grand-duke of Vladimir, dies on this day in history.
Apr 01 Niels Ebbesen kills Gerhard III of Holstein in his bedroom, ending the 1332-1340 interregnum in Denmark in the year 1340.
Jun 01 In the year 1340 jan III van Diest, bishop of Utrecht (1322-40), dies
Jun 07 On this day in history rotterdam Netherlands founded
Jun 24 Battle at Lock: English fleet beats France/Genuezen, 10-30,000 killed in the year 1340.
Jul 18 Philip van Artevelde, wine salesman/lord lt of Flanders in the year 1340.
Sep 25 On this day in history england & France sign disarmament treaty
Oct 18 On this day in history henry Henricus of Friemar, Augustine philosopher, dies
Oct 30 On this day in history battle of Rio Salado.
Nov 28 Battle of Salado Spain: last Moor invasion driven back in the year 1340.
Nov 30 John duke of Berry, captain of Paris/art collector on this day in history.